Punjab Shutdown Over Demand For Release Of Bandi Singhs & Jagtar Singh Hawara Parole

Discussions regarding the formation of a Third Front ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections are gaining momentum as the DMK explores options to create an opposition alliance without the Congress party. Following a meeting with Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai, DMK MP Kanimozhi is likely to meet Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee. The political shift comes after tensions between the DMK and Congress following Tamil Nadu Assembly election dynamics involving the TVK. Regional parties are considering strategies to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party independently while sidelining Congress nationally, which could potentially impact the broader opposition bloc's electoral prospects.

Modern farm machinery backed by government subsidies is transforming agriculture and improving earnings for farmers in Uttar Pradesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his birthday with events focused on service and national progress, including inaugurating the Semicon India event. During the programme, which coincided with Vishwakarma Jayanti, the Prime Minister highlighted India's semiconductor ecosystem and Semiconductor Mission 2.0 while connecting modern engineering with the spirit of craftsmanship. A candid video posted on his Instagram handle showed light-hearted interactions with young professionals and officials who are contributing to the country's technological future.

The Election Commission of India has convened meetings with rival factions of the Trinamool Congress to resolve the dispute over the official party symbol and determine the legitimate faction. With upcoming by-elections approaching, both factions have fielded candidates claiming the original symbol. The Election Commission is considering discussions and deliberations that may lead to freezing the current party symbol and providing an alternate list of available symbols for both sides to choose from during the elections.